4X4 News
2026 Denza B8 secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
The electrified Denza B8 earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating for all variants
For sale: Our epic 79 Series build is going under the hammer!
We’ve spent more than a year building it up, but now it’s time for someone else to have some fun with it!
Buying a new 4×4? RedBook now flags emissions and fuel costs with VESR
4×4 buyers can now see emissions and running costs at a glance, with VESR integrated directly into RedBook
Built for tough tracks: Penrite rolls out a new oil filter range
Tough tracks demand tough filters: Meet Penrite’s new range
Ford recalls some 2022 Ranger and Everest models over transmission software fault
A software fault can make some Rangers and Everests unexpectedly stop at low speed
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks
RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs
Another accessory under fire: Reflective window coverings now in police crosshairs
Police are cracking down on reflective window coverings, warning 4WD owners their rigs could be fined or defected
BYD set to boost Shark 6 ute towing with new 2.0‑litre hybrid
An upgraded Shark 6 dual‑cab with a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and plug‑in hybrid power is expected to arrive in Australia soon
2026 Nissan Navara: Pricing and updated range revealed
Nissan has locked in pricing and specifications for the new D27 Navara, launching in March with a four-model, 4×4-only double-cab line-up
VFACTS: Ranger beats all-new HiLux to lead January 4×4 sales
Ford’s Ranger tops Australia’s 4×4 charts, while EV and PHEV sales surge
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon updated for 2026; Wrangler 85th Anniversary Special Edition announced
Jeep Australia tweaks the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon with small, practical upgrades for off-road use
UPDATE: Toyota teases potential three-row electric SUV; interior shown in new teaser
Toyota hints at a full-size, three-row EV, pointing to the brand’s next moves in the 4×4 EV space
Australia’s cheapest 4×4 utes in 2026: Budget dual-cab guide
Looking for a capable 4×4 ute in Australia without breaking the bank? Here’s a rundown of the most affordable dual-cab options
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives in Australia with special driveaway pricing offer
The Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives from March, with pricing starting at $55,990 driveaway
Could slow sales fast-track a Kia Tasman redesign?
As the Tasman fights for traction in Australia, its divisive front-end design could become Kia’s fastest fix
Snake on a ute: Red‑bellied black snags a free ride to Sunshine Coast
A two‑metre red‑bellied black snake becomes an unexpected stowaway
AusEV slashes price of Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro ahead of 2027 EREV
AusEV slashes the price of the Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro to $109,990, as it clears stock before the next-generation EREV arrives
Chevrolet Silverado tops Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
The Silverado 1500 and 2500 combined for a 44.1 per cent market share to dominate Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
INEOS Grenadier updated for 2026; Black Edition added to line-up
Grenadier gets revised steering, improved climate control, a limited-run Black Edition, and an expanded accessory range
Toyota releases old-school security method to combat rising car theft
Toyota has reintroduced its steering wheel lock as vehicle theft continues to rise across Australia
Chery’s Rely R08 EV pick-up launches in China; remains unconfirmed for Australia
The all-electric Rely R08 EV pickup launches in China, but an Australian release is still unconfirmed
ANCAP data reveals HiLux as safest ute in Australia in 2025
ANCAP 2025 results confirm the Toyota HiLux leads the ute segment
Saving True Blues: Mental health conversations out on the tracks
A grassroots initiative is helping 4x4ers and campers open up about mental health where they feel most comfortable – out in the bush
Australia’s most traffic-congested city in 2025 has been named – and it’s not Sydney or Melbourne
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index reveals which Australian city topped the congestion charts, highlighting national traffic patterns and global comparisons